Glossolepis dorityi

Mature males are deep-bodied, with striking orange-red stripes between scale rows.

Adult length: Up to 11.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Natural habitat: Native to Indonesian New Guinea, with a known population in Lake Nenggwambu.

Appearance and identification

Males have orange-red to copper stripes between silvery-green scales, especially prominent on the lower body during courtship. Females are silvery green and lack these stripes. Male rear dorsal and anal rays are elongated, but the highest part of the second dorsal fin is usually toward the front.

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